Union Chapel has a long rich history of service God and its community it began almost 200 years ago with three congregations co-existing in the log chapel building for many years, welcoming others also, including those who came as the result of the preaching of evangelist James McVey, a Kentucky pioneer of the Christian Church denomination. Eventually these persons established their own congregation, in order to practice "adult only" baptism (by immersion) and established the church which would eventually become the neighboring Mountain Christian Church in 1846.

The Quakers left to join with the congregation meeting at the Fallston meeting house by 1859. The Episcopalians moved to Kingsville and Bel Air, and the Methodists became sole proprietors of Union Chapel. Above the pulpit in the original meeting house were the words of Psalm 84:1, "How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts." Among the dozens of pastors who have served Union Chapel was James W. Straughn, who served as an assistant in 1900 - and who returned to speak in 1948 as the Bishop of the Pittsburgh area of the Methodist Church. Among the many saints of God who sustained the church during the "lean" years was Mrs. Ida Schillinger.

When only three children were part of the Sunday School, some wondered whether it would be worthwhile to continue for such a small number. Mrs. Schillinger determined that if only one child would come for Sunday School, she would be sure that even that one child would have a teacher. Mrs. Schiliinger's daughter, Ruth Burns, is still active in our fellowship,

Since those early days Union Chapel has strived to be a friendly and welcoming church. Visitors often remark mark about how warmly they were welcomed. Many have stayed on to be active members over the years.

Union chapel continues to be supportive of its community by reach out to others in need. It is a founding member of the FCCAU shelter, with a commitment of $10000 over a five year period. People continue to volunteer monthly at the shelter to help with ongoing need.

Our Outreach committee works to meet needs not only in our local community through supporting the Sharing Table, Welcome One Day Shelter, Anna house and other programs, but also continues to support an international missionary through our denomination.

Our youth program continues to challenge our young people to grow in their personal faith. Perhaps this is most evident in the long stand commitment to the REACH camp program. The youth and adults volunteers give a week of their summer to go an serve other through the repair and building of homes for others. All of the funds for this are raised by the young people trough such events as a Rock- a–thon and the Famous Pie Social.

Worship Continues to be a vital part of the ongoing ministry of the church. Whether it is the preaching, the choir sharing an anthem, or the Praise Band is leading us in praise, worship is a time of great importance to the church. 

In the last 25 yeas the church has had three Pastors: Rev. Roderick Miller for ten, Rev, John Rudisil for ten and Rev. Victor E Harner for five.  

As we look forward to what the future holds for Union Chapel we encourage you to come and see what God is doing here. Who knows – you might just find a place you would like to call home.